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people,people,people... I would like to offer that andrew was most likely joking or asking who the highest ranking Aikidoka on this site is, if I´m wrong, then I guess tough-guy will beat the snot outta me! hehe
You... were JOKING... weren´t you... andrew?

Sure we can - so far we have narrowed it down to: San Jose, CA but next time you (or Ikey) posts a mail we will know your exact adress, the color of your house and your dogs favourite food as well... Bwahhahahahhaahaaa..

If not, then please don't hold me responsible for what my evil twin, Ikey just said above.

Of COURSE its all anonymous, my friend (with sneering undertones, while tapping the tips of our fingers together like Mr. Burns!). We would never hold you responsible for what your split personality, eh, we mean evil twin, would say. Just because we recognize your flowery language and prose from another BBS where you use your full name doesn't mean we would be able to establish any connection, hmmm? No reason for any of us to be offended at all (as we reach behind our back..., all the while smiling sinisterlike). Now please hold still for a moment while we...

crystalwizard wrote:since when did Aikido have anything to do with who was toughest or most violent?

Since when has being tough implied being violent?

Let's see...I've heard the word tough used in a few ways:
when applied to food (hard to cut and chew, usualy meat)
when applied to tests (hard questions)
when applied to people. And I dont recall any incident of 'tough guy' meaning anything other than 'I can dish out massive punishment and beat the rest of you to a pulp.' (sounds like violence to me)

however I suppose in your case andrew it might have a different meaning...care to explaine what you meant?

This thread reminds me something that my dear old Mom used to say to me (alot) when I was a kid when I would complain about something - "tough toenails!" Now when I do it as an adult, my wife says "tough s**t!"

Makes me start to wonder if all the women in my life are really the tough ones...